Chennai, 27th September, 2024 – Meridian Hospital, a 300-bedded Multi-Super Specialty Hospital known for its comprehensive and multi-faceted approach to healthcare proudly celebrated World Heart Day with a commitment to advancing emergency care, announcing its empanelment under the ‘Innuyir Kappom-Nammai Kaakkum 48’ scheme, a Golden Hour life-saving initiative launched by Tamil Nadu’s Honourable Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin. Meridian Hospital, located along major highways, has witnessed a significant number of road accident cases and has been providing critical care to victims.
Meridian Hospital, renowned for its clinical excellence in North Chennai, has already successfully performed kidney transplants and is poised to offer heart transplant services in the near future.
This landmark scheme ensures that all road accident victims, regardless of their state or country of origin, are eligible for hospital treatment free of cost for the first 48 hours following an accident within Tamil Nadu’s limits. The initiative provides access to 81 critical medical treatments that could be pivotal in saving lives during the golden hour. Even those who are not enrolled in the Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS) can avail of these benefits.
Prof. Dr. Ashok Thiakarajan, Chief Executive Officer, Meridian Hospital, stated, “We are honoured to be part of this NK 48 scheme initiative that aims to provide immediate and life-saving medical care to accident victims for the Golden period. We have educated CPR for more than 1,00,000 Lakh population in beach, parks, corporates, schools and other public places. Meridian hospital is fully equipped to offer emergency/Trauma treatments through the doctors team consists of Ortho, Cardiac, Vascular, Neuro and plastic surgeons 24×7”
The scheme’s main objective is to prioritize the critical first hour after a road accident, known as the ‘Golden hour,’ especially on highways, where immediate medical attention can dramatically improve survival rates. Meridian Hospital’s team of skilled doctors and emergency specialists are committed to delivering timely care to road accident victims, aligning with the scheme’s goals to safeguard lives across Tamil Nadu.
Dr Daniel Nixxon, Managing Director, Meridian Hospital,”Meridian hospital is dedicated to offering comprehensive medical care, and being empanelled under the ‘Nammai Kaakkum 48’ scheme allows us ensure that NO LIFE IS LOST due to the non- availability of money or facility for the people in their time of greatest need. This partnership reflects our mission to provide accessible, quality healthcare for all.”
World Heart Day celebrations at Meridian Hospital also included free heart check-ups, awareness sessions on cardiovascular health, and workshops aimed at educating the public on preventing heart disease and the importance of emergency preparedness.
